Friday, February 5th, 2010
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The Uilleam Dubh on the pier at Hushinish; photo by John J Maclennan.
This little story revealed itself in stages: thanks to John J Maclennan especially, and to Finlay Maciver, Shonnie Buchanan and Calum Maclennan Govig for piecing it together. The Uilleam Dubh has been a Scarp boat for many years, ...
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
These studio portraits are all from the early years of the 20th century - except the first, which is a tintype (I think) and seems to be earlier. They are unidentified, but came from the collection of Joan Maciver, Cliff. If you know who they might be, please comment.
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
These photos all came from the collection of Joan Maciver, 35 Cliff. If you recognise any faces, please let us know!
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
The house at 35 Cliff is currently being renovated - here are three pictures from the collection of the late Joan Maciver of the house at the time of previous improvements. In the middle photo the new kitchen is being added.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
For next year, Uig Museum will be mounting a display of wedding and christening objects, and we're very keen to collect any items, stories, photographs and archives connected with these events in Uig over the years. Naturally we don't need to take ownership of them, unless you'd like to ...
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
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Chrissie Matheson 39 Cliff and Jessie Macdonald 24 Valtos.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
More photos from Cliff, from Joan's collection. We're often defeated by children but if you recognise any of these, let us know please. You may find it easier to view them on the Gallery page.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
Another item from the endlessly entertaining Lewsiana, by W Anderson Smith (1874/1886).
From the fact that every crofter owns a few sheep, wool is naturally the first and most important article in use [in clothing]. This is often torn from the animal, Shetland fashion, in place of being clipped. More wretched ...
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
This unidentified sailor with the Naval Division is believed to be one of those interned in Holland in 1914. The picture was taken at Groningen, and comes to us from 10 Mangersta. Is he one of the Uigeachs listed below who spent the war in "HMS Timbertown"? The following was ...
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
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Thursday, September 11th, 2008
The Highland News, 5 July 1913:
On Wednesday, 2nd inst., the Rev Allan Mackenzie, parish minister of Uig, received a deputation from his congregation who presented him with a handsome new trap and carriage rug. Mr John Matheson Aird said that when the congregation understood how much the minister required a ...
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Sunday, September 7th, 2008
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There were 104 pupils at Valtos School in 1904. This key may help with the identification.
1 Mr Cameron
2 Flora Maciver Kneep (Floraidh nighean Mairead Alasdair)
3 Christina Mackay 21 Valtos (Cairstiona Rothaich)
4 Mary Matheson Kneep (Mairi Smiodaidh)
5 Betty Buchanan (Beit Dhomhnaill an t-Saighdear)
6 Barbara Maciver 25 Valtos (Bab Tharmoid Mhurchaidh)
7 ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
From Rev William Matheson's History of the Macaulays:
The tradition among some of his descendants today is that Dòmhnall Càm was the least formidable of his father's sons in point of physical strength. It is related, for example, that, when at archery practice near his home above one end of Traigh ...
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Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Teachers Donald Maclean Shawbost and Annie Macaulay 35 Cliff
Back: 1. Donald N Morrison 32 Valtos
2. Norrie Mackay 31 Valtos
3. Dol Angus Mackay 30 Valtos
4. Calum Iain Buchanan 8 Valtos
5. John Angus Mackay 7 Reef
6. Donald M Morrison 32 Valtos
7. John Angus Buchanan 7 Valtos
Middle: 8. Donald Buchanan 7 Valtos
9. Gladys ...
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